Jordan Mailata earns Week 1 NFL Way to Play Award

Chris McPherson

Jordan Mailata was rewarded with a four-year contract extension last Saturday on the eve of the season opener against Atlanta.

He promptly returned the favor by earning the NFL's Way to Play Award for Week 1 of the 2021 season. The NFL honored Mailata for his block on Jalen Reagor's 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Eagles ahead 28-6.

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